Refried Red Lentils
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, picked over
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped
- fresh coriander toasted pita triangles or tortilla chips if desired
Instructions
In a large bowl wash lentils in several changes cold water until water runs clear and drain in a sieve. In a saucepan combine lentils, water, cumin, chili powder, and salt and boil lentils, whisking frequently, until smooth, about 35 minutes. While lentils are boiling, in a large skillet cook onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it begins to turn golden. Add garlic and cook mixture, stirring, 5 minutes. Add lentil puree, lime juice, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste and combine well. Serve as a dip with pita triangles or as a side dish with meat, poultry, or fish. Makes about 2 cups.
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